vox bass

korean telecaster

Posted by Willow on Thu, 11/13/2008 - 11:32.

I'm trying to determine the worth of a korean made fender telecaster. Solid ash,butterscotch blonde,maple neck,abalone inlays,seymour duncan pick-up(the other 1 is silver?)classic bridge.It's probably about 5 or 6 years old,it seems nicer than any mexican I've seen. Serial # 04041144 I paid $500 and I want to sell but don't want to be unfair to self or buyer.Help please-QUICK.

Elk Echo Amp 50W

Acoustic Identification Problems

Posted by Sean on Thu, 05/08/2008 - 22:48.

I have an old acoustic I found in a pump shed. I cleaned it up, it plays great. It's Japanese stamped on the back of the neck, and the sticker inside reads Knox Corp, Beverly Hills, California. I am simply looking for a little history on it. Any feedback would be much appreciated.
Thank You

Knox guitar

Posted by John on Tue, 04/08/2014 - 01:08.

Hello,
I also recently acquired a Knox guitar with a black Knox label inside stating Beverly Hills Corp. with a number inside
19 865. Mine says Knox by the tuners. Mine has no Japanese markings. I found the following information on a search dealing with a Knox electric guitar but the name "Knox" was identical. Hope it helps.

"1960's Knox
It is a unknown Knox model 2 pickup Electric Guitar from the 1960's with 2 goldfoil pickups. I have a second Knox guitar that is very similar to this one but with a much larger pickguard.
The Teisco brand name stands for 'Tokyo Electric Instrument and Sound Company'. Teisco was founded in 1946 by renowned Hawaiian and Spanish guitarist Atswo Kaneko, and electrical engineer Doryu Matsuda. Teisco guitars sold in the United States were badged "Teisco Del Rey" beginning in 1964. Teisco guitars were also imported in the U.S. under several brand names including Silvertone, Jedson, Kent, Kingston, Kimberly, Tulio, Heit Deluxe and World Teisco. While guitars manufactured by Teisco were ubiquitous in their day, they are now very collectable."

ELK amplifier - tubes ?

I have an ELK amplifier (it says "Viking Bass" on front)
It is in very bad condition, but I want to fix it.

It is a strange amp, using two push-pull output transformers
in parallel. Secundairy windings are connected in series.

It has a miniature 8-pin tubesocket next to the input (for 12a..7 ?), going to a miniature 8-pin socket wired for something like a 6bq5 (derived from the connections, wired as a triode), going into an interstage tranny, into two push-pull sections each on their own output transformer, wich outputs are wired in series.....

output valves could be EL34's or 6l6's

Has anybody seen this kind of amp before and know what tubes are used ?

Re: ELK amplifier - tubes ?

: I have an ELK amplifier (it says "Viking Bass" on front)
: It is in very bad condition, but I want to fix it.

: It is a strange amp, using two push-pull output transformers
: in parallel. Secundairy windings are connected in series.

: It has a miniature 8-pin tubesocket next to the input (for 12a..7 ?), going to a miniature 8-pin socket wired for something like a 6bq5 (derived from the connections, wired as a triode), going into an interstage tranny, into two push-pull sections each on their own output transformer, wich outputs are wired in series.....

: output valves could be EL34's or 6l6's

: Has anybody seen this kind of amp before and know what tubes are used ?

Re: ELK amplifier - tubes ?

Posted by Hennie Pitzer on Fri, 05/30/2008 - 18:47.

Mark, you were right .It uses an el84 as a driver and 4 6ca7 output tubes. Tip: get rid of that driver tranny and use a normal phase inv.Check out the voltages on the 12ax7,s they are connected for 12v Ps had one here in South Africa

: http://www.drtube.com/schematics/elk/vkb-100.gif

: Hope that helps.

: : Hi !

: : I have an ELK amplifier (it says "Viking Bass" on front)
: : It is in very bad condition, but I want to fix it.

: : It is a strange amp, using two push-pull output transformers
: : in parallel. Secundairy windings are connected in series.

: : It has a miniature 8-pin tubesocket next to the input (for 12a..7 ?), going to a miniature 8-pin socket wired for something like a 6bq5 (derived from the connections, wired as a triode), going into an interstage tranny, into two push-pull sections each on their own output transformer, wich outputs are wired in series.....

: : output valves could be EL34's or 6l6's

: : Has anybody seen this kind of amp before and know what tubes are used ?

Re: ELK amplifier - tubes ?

Posted by Hennie Pitzer on Fri, 05/30/2008 - 18:46.

Mark, you were right .It uses an el84 as a driver and 4 6ca7 output tubes. Tip: get rid of that driver tranny and use a normal phase inv.Check out the voltages on the 12ax7,s they are connected for 12v Ps had one here in South Africa
: It uses 4 6CA7 power tubes.

: Here is a link to the schematic.

: http://www.drtube.com/schematics/elk/vkb-100.gif

: Hope that helps.

: : Hi !

: : I have an ELK amplifier (it says "Viking Bass" on front)
: : It is in very bad condition, but I want to fix it.

: : It is a strange amp, using two push-pull output transformers
: : in parallel. Secundairy windings are connected in series.

: : It has a miniature 8-pin tubesocket next to the input (for 12a..7 ?), going to a miniature 8-pin socket wired for something like a 6bq5 (derived from the connections, wired as a triode), going into an interstage tranny, into two push-pull sections each on their own output transformer, wich outputs are wired in series.....

: : output valves could be EL34's or 6l6's

: : Has anybody seen this kind of amp before and know what tubes are used ?

following guitars for sail:
1) Gibson SG customs 1976 made in USA. with 3 humbucking pick ups and gold plated hardwear. and buitl in bridge tromolo arm.
2) Greco Super Sound scalloped neck made in Japan pretty old as 70's or 80's modle,Iam not sure of the manufacturing date.
Both in very good working condition, almost mint condition.
If interested do let me know so I can send you the pictures, and serial numbers for your varifacton. and your offer. thankyou.

Crafters

Guild Starfire Three

Posted by Allan Webster on Wed, 04/19/2006 - 01:49.

I have a Guild Starfire Three and bought it second hand in 1969 it's serial no is EK-793 which dates it to 1966 year of production.
It is in great condition and sounds great what would it be worth, not that I want to sell it.
Thanks

Re: f 85

1950 Gibson

Posted by Pam on Fri, 03/17/2006 - 19:22.

I am trying to find out the value of my dad's old Gibson acoustic guitar. I found out from the company, that according to the numbers printed inside of it, the guitar was made in 1950. If anyone can point me in the right direction I would really appreciate it.

Re: Guyatone

Posted by chuck on Tue, 09/11/2007 - 19:07.

i bought one in 1966, my first guitar, i paid 38.99 for it at a gibson dept. store in ft. worth, tx. it was mij under the same name and was marketed in canada as regent guitars and in the u.s. later as kent guitars. it is in the same catagory (some say better) as teisco its competator, some say there was some interfacing between the 2 companies. i really enjoyed it and wish i still had it, it played great and sounded great. i found this while surfing 4 another!!!

Guitars Wanted

Re: Guitars Wanted

Posted by Rick Kantner (via moderator) on Fri, 11/18/2005 - 02:55.

I have a 1970 Gretsch Country Gentleman, walnut brown. It plays and sounds great. The tuning keys are repalacement Grover. As is typical of this era of Gents the binding is yellowed and cracked and chipping. I can send pictures if you want. I would like $1000.00 for it.